About Bangalore

Bangalore

Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is often referred to as the ‘Garden City’ because of the numerous parks and gardens that dot the localities of the city. It is also considered as a major information technology (IT) hub of the country and thus called the ‘Silicon Valley of India’. Kempe Gowda, a feudal ruler affiliated to the Vijayanagara kingdom, first established a mud fort, which turned out to be the foundation of the present day city. The city passed through a myriad of rulers ranging from the Marathas, Mughals and Mysore rulers before becoming a part of independent India.

Budget Hotels in BangaloreThere are a couple of good budget hotels in the city. Some of the options which are worth a try are Suntrupthi Residency (Tariff – Rs. 950), Citizen Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 850), The Royal Nest (Tariff – Rs. 900), Vijaya Residency (Tariff – Rs. 900) and others.

LanguageThe official language of Bangalore is Kannada. Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil are also understood and widely spoken.

Events in BangaloreThe important festivals of the area are Pongal in January, Karaga in April, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Diwali in October-November, the fasting month of Ramadan, the two Eid(s), Easter and Christmas.

Places to See in BangaloreSome of the places worth trying out in Bangalore are Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bannerghatta National Park,Vidhana Soudha, Seshadari Iyer Memorial, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Meenakshi Sundaram Temple, Holy Trinity Church and St. Mary’s Basilica. Wonderla Amusement Park at a distance of 28 km is popular with youngsters and children looking for a break on weekends.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport at a distance of 36 km.

Rail:Bangalore City Junction Railway Station is the major railway station in the city.

Bus:There is bus service running from almost everywhere in south India to Bangalore city. State transport buses as well as private operators ply their buses to and fro the city. SRS Travels, Kallada Travels and SRM, Travels are some of the major operators in the city as well as the region. Do away with standing in ticket counters and opt for online bus reservation facility instead.

About Mangalore

Mangalore

One of the major port cities of the state of Karnataka, Mangalore is located about 350 kilometres away from Bangalore. The city has derived its name from its patron deity, the Hindu Goddess Mangaladevi. This beautiful city lies between the Arabian Sea and Western Ghat . This city has always attracted many tourists for its sandy beaches and ancient temples was once ruled by the famous dynasties which include Kadambas, Vijayanagar dynasty, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, and the Portuguese.

LanguageThe official language of Mangaloreis Tulu. The other languages spoken include Konkani and Kannada.

Events in MangaloreThe Ganesh Chaturthi festival and Kodial Theru or Mangaluru Rathotsava are the two popular festivals of this town.

Places to See in MangaloreThere are several places of tourist attraction in Hubli. Some of the places include Seemanthini Bai Bejai Museum (8kms from bus stand), the hillock of Lighthouse (13 kms from bus stand), Mukka beach (5kms from Mangalore bus stand) and Tannirbavi Beach to Panambur Beach (11kms from bus stand)

How to Get There

Air:Mangalore International Airport is 15 kms away from the heart of the city.

Rail:Mangalore has two major railway stations. They are Mangalore Central situated at Hampankatta , while the other is Mangalore Junction which is located at Kankanadi.

Bus:Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation provides city buses, inter-city and interstate buses for passengers. There are buses plying to major cities like Bijapur, Hassan, Mysore, Madurai, Mumbai, Ernakulam, Coimbatore, Bangalore. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for Anand Travel, SRS Travels and VRL Travels. Now, you can book your bus ticket by using Ticketgoose.com’s mobile apps.